Labour announced a number of proposals to reform workers' rights at the TUC Congress, including banning zero-hours contracts and increasing the power of trade unions
?Most businesses wouldn't hesitate to give employees time off to mourn the death of a family member or close friend. But what happens if that loved one is a pet?
Four years on from the government passing the Modern Slavery Act businesses are still struggling to handle risk in their supply chains
New guidelines for TV broadcasters offer useful lessons for all employers on their duty of care to employees
A clash between pension taxation policy and NHS working practices has forced the government into a second consultation on the way the Tapered Annual Allowance interacts with public sector pensions
Proposed changes to IR35 legislation for the private sector could create confusion around Personal Service Companies and company sizes
HR must have a robust plan for cyber attacks, according to experts commenting following the news that British Airways (BA) is facing a record fine over a data breach
Inappropriate workplace behaviour and the need for an adequate response to complaints is a topic that continues to demand attention
Generally speaking, both the employer and employee want confidentiality provisions in settlement agreements
As peak holiday season approaches we recap the law around paid leave entitlement
Brookson Legal has warned employers against taking a blanket approach to IR35 assessments ahead of the private sector rollout in April 2020
Individuals are rarely totally 'equal' and so the decision to reject a candidate if they don't fit positive discrimination criteria is a risk that few employers have wished to take so far